Kalanchoe tomentosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Kalanchoe tomentosa, commonly known as Pussy ears, is a popular succulent to elevate your indoor room. They are commonly sold in nurseries, plant centers, and garden stores. This plant is relatively slow-growing and is not susceptible to severe pests other than mealy bugs and spider mites. They are hardy plants and will thrive year-round when potted and adequately cared for.
Common Name |
Pussy Ears or Panda Plant
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Kalanchoe tomentosa
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Genus
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Kalanchoe
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Kalanchoe tomentosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Kalanchoe tomentosa .
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Kalanchoe tomentosa needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Kalanchoe tomentosa needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Kalanchoe tomentosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Kalanchoe tomentosa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Low
Kalanchoe tomentosa prefers Low humidity levels, between 20% and 40%. |
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Kalanchoe tomentosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Kalanchoe tomentosa . |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Kalanchoe tomentosa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Kalanchoe tomentosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Kalanchoe tomentosa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Brown
Green
Celadon
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Kalanchoe tomentosa toxic to pets? |
Yes
Like other Kalanchoe, Kalanchoe tomentosa is toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Kalanchoe tomentosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Kalanchoe tomentosa , when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Kalanchoe tomentosa Native Region |
Find out where the Kalanchoe tomentosa plant originated. |
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Country |
Madagascar
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